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For many of us choosing what to believe is no big deal - no one is forcing dogma on us, we can follow our conscience in a free society. But many others are not so lucky. Losing the faith of their family or community can be painful and disorientating. Leaving their religion can mean not just leaving behind god, but family, friends and their community. They might even face retribution.

A former muslim and Afghan citizen has recently been granted asylum in the UK for religious reasons - because he is an atheist. Find out more at the BBC ,The Muslim Times or read the New Humanist article.

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The Rationalist Association is a 125-year-old charity dedicated to promoting rational inquiry in place of doctrine, and to encourage ethical living free from supernatural beliefs.
We do our advocacy through publishing via a website and publication of the quarterly print magazine New Humanist.

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So sad to think that some beliefs that should teach love and humanity in fact inspire fear and hatred.

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Apostasy should be the norm, not the exception! That's, of course, if we care about humanity!

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People need the option when it comes to religion as most faiths can make it very hard to use excercise you "freedom of will"